La Moderna opened two weeks ago in Sunset Harbour. Owner Luca D’Angelo, who also owns Fratelli La Bufala, has brought his Roman pizza and cocktail spot to South Beach. The restaurant, helmed by executive chef Manuel Lanni, offers Neopolitan-style pizzas, light bar bites, and rustic Italian fare, but what’s most intriguing…
Keon Lewis and Monique Messer are betting on Overtown’s renaissance as a thriving neighborhood rich in history. The couple are opening Groovin’ Bean this fall, a combination coffee house, wine bar, and music venue, to be located at 801 NW 3 Ave. Partners both in business and life, Lewis and…
Fidel Castro is alive and well and, although we don’t like the dictator’s politics, there’s unfortunately one thing that we have in common – a love of cheese. Castro, who has been dealing with greatly exaggerated rumors about his death on the internet, visited the Food Industry Research Center in…
It’s a typical rainy Miami afternoon and Naked Lunch is busy with workers and visitors at the University of Miami Life Science & Technology Park, where the deli/lunch spot is located. Although a young woman is handing out pina coladas in thimble-size cups and the bar is full, the beverages of…
July 4 is here and it’s packed with all kinds of fun. From special brunches to hot dog eating contests to backyard barbecues, there’s a way to celebrate our nation’s birthday for everyone. Independence Day weekend starts now! Rosa Mexicano Ice Cream Festival Rosa Mexicano’s annual ice cream festival returns…
Happy 239th birthday, America. July 4 is a day to celebrate our fascinating, wonderful, sometimes frustrating country that’s always been a beacon of hope and light for most of the world. The way we celebrate Independence Day is as varied as the people who live here. Some choose to spend…
If you live in MIami, you’re likely aware that it’s not a cheap place to live. Rents are the eighth-highest in the United States, with a median of about $2,450. Burgers sell for $15 in many restaurants, and a cocktail could set you back as much as $100 (if you want…
Even though Miami Spice doesn’t, technically, begin for another month, culinary enthusiasts in the 305 are already perusing the website, which just went live, to see if their favorite restaurants made the list of nearly 200 dining options. To kick off the celebratory vibe, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors…
Byblos Restaurant and Lounge has set an opening date. The Eastern Mediterranean restaurant will open its doors on Friday, July 17 at 1545 Collins Ave., adjacent to the Royal Palm South Beach Miami hotel. The 200-seat restaurant, which originated in Toronto, will be helmed by executive chef Stuart Cameron. The…
The Pubbelly Boys are closing L’echon Brasserie as of today. The Miami New Times learned of the closing in an email that contained the following brief statement: As of July 1, 2015, “L’echon Brasserie”, a French concept developed by The Pubbelly Restaurant Group, will no longer operate at the Hilton…
Last month, Governor Rick Scott signed bill CS/CS/SB 186, better known as the growler bill, into law. The law, which becomes effective today, July 1, give local breweries the ability to sell and fill 64 oz. growlers. This size, considered the industry standard, joins the already-legal 32 oz. and 128 oz…
June was one of the most active months this year regarding Miami restaurant openings and closings. Notable openings include La Moderna straight from Roma; Tantalize supper club; and Chef Klime Kovaceski’s Crust. Although technically open for a few months, Tom Colicchio’s Beachcraft finally started serving dinner, and Kylie Jenner helped open…
This weekend we celebrate the Fourth of July, a day for commemorating our great country’s independence with beach days, cookouts, and nights filled with color and light. Miami restaurants are rolling our the red (white, and blue) carpet for you, with beach celebrations, special cocktails, pool parties, and cool places…
When Michael Sullivan announced the closing of his successful gastropub, OTC, less than a month ago, Miami was saddened and confused. After all, since the restaurant’s opening in 2012, it has consistently turned out unfussy, delicious food paired with an interesting and varied selection of beers. Sullivan simply gave the…
One of the most amazing things about Miami is the abundant wildlife that share space with us humans, making us a true urban jungle. An afternoon boating trip can be rewarded with sightings of pelicans, manatees, or dolphins. A brisk morning walk can turn into a bird watching expedition with…
On August 1, Miami Spice returns with the offer of prix fixe lunches and dinners at some of our finest restaurants at the reduced price of $23 for lunch and $39 for dinner. The offer, which runs from August 1 – September 30, is designed to encourage both tourists and…
Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District is in a major transition. The area between Downtown and Wynwood is in a growth phase complete with loft-style apartment projects, and community market, and the 37-story Canvas condo project being planned. The neighborhood also has a vibrant calendar of events with farmers’ markets, outdoor…
For decades, the food court was the hub of activity for a mall, filled with teenagers, shoppers, and employees all dining on fast food while being barraged by a constant din of noise and florescent lighting. Fast forward to today, with consumers being more savvy about their food and…
Hallandale’s Wapo Taco is growing with the opening of a second location in Coral Gables at 2526 Ponce De Leon Blvd. The 80-seat, 2,000 sq. ft. space is scheduled to open late summer and will feature the same decor as the original location with a large tiled bar, pleasant modern seating,…
The Fontainebleau Miami Beach is mixing up its cocktail program for the summer, with every one of the resort’s signature restaurants offering bright and refreshing cocktails to cool you off for the hot weather ahead. They reflect the styles and cuisines,of Scarpetta, Hakkasan, Michael Mina 74, and Stripsteak. Most cocktails…
Hello Summer! It’s officially the start of the balmiest season in Miami and that means lots of lazy beach days and long, seemingly endless evenings with friends and family. There’s no better way to make the most of the longest days of the year than with good food and good…
Concrete Beach Brewery finally opened its social hall about a month ago, almost two years after the brewery was announced. Alan Newman and Stacy Steinmetz, who founded Magic Hat in 1993, are now on a mission to increase awareness of craft beer across America through their company Alchemy & Science…
